Headshot of Rebecca Safier

Rebecca Safier

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer specializing in student loans, financial aid, and career development. She has her Master of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and her work has been featured in Huffington Post, MarketWatch, U.S. News, and more.

Articles by Rebecca Safier

85% of College Students Don’t Know FAFSA Determines Free Aid Like Grants and Work-Study

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens the door to financial aid, including grants, work-study and student loans. Unfortunately, many students have misconceptions... read more

28% of Pet Owners Make Purchases for Social Media Posts

Whether you’re the proud pet-parent of a dog, cat, parrot or other animal, chances are you have to set aside a portion of your budget... read more

68% of Parents Would Use Retirement Savings to Pay for Child’s College

With college tuition in the U.S. at sky-high levels, many parents find themselves helping cover costs for school. After surveying more than 1,000 parents with... read more

7 Countries With Nearly Free College: Where You Can Study Abroad for Close to Free

With the cost of tuition in the U.S. increasing year after year, you might be interested in earning your degree in another country. After all,... read more

Twice as Many Women as Men Aren’t Ready to Resume Student Loan Repayment

For the past 16 months, the government has allowed federal student loan borrowers to pause their repayment (interest-free) to provide relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.... read more

Page 3 of 8